Israel President Herzog Speaks With Turkish President Erdoğan: “Help Is On Its Way”
A large and well-equipped Israel Defense Forces Search and Rescue mission on behalf of the State of Israel will depart tonight to the disaster zone.
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Remembering IDF Col., Astronaut Ilan Ramon
“We were all devastated as we witnessed the explosion. The radio silence between the Space Shuttle and Ground Control. There was no candy, only tears. He was one of us. He wore the uniform. But transcending all, he was a Jew who provided inspiration to the State of Israel and nations throughout the world. His was an act of peace that none of us will ever forget.”
President Herzog, Prime Minister Lapid bid Farewell to US President Joe Biden; Saudi airspace now open to Israel.
The Saudi aviation authorities have announced that they will be opening Saudi airspace to Israeli airlines. This is the first official step in normalization with Saudi Arabia.
US President Joe Biden Arrives in Israel
“You once defined yourself as a Zionist. You said that you don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.”
Yair Lapid Becomes Prime Minister of Israel
“This very special position, and this country, does not belong to any one person.” Bennett continued: “This Jewish nation belongs to the entire people of Israel. I hand over to you the responsibility for the State of Israel.”
Israel President Herzog Hosts New Year’s Eve Reception For Church Leaders In The Holy Land
“May we all be blessed with a happy and healthy New Year, and may we work together to expand the circle of peace and tolerance in the Holy Land, in our region, and around the world.”
PM Bennett Lights Chanukah Candle at Western Wall, President Herzog Lights Candle in Hebron
Herzog concluded: “When we assemble around the wonderful light of the Chanukah candles, it is important that we respect the Israeli principle of mamlakhtiyut and its tenets, listen more to the other, respect difference, and build one bridge after another in order to protect our togetherness, of course without prejudice to any individual or community, their opinions and faiths. We will not agree on everything, but we will always remember that “we are all sons of one man” (Genesis 42:11). That we all share deep roots branching out of this tomb.”
Israel Foreign Minister Lapid Inaugurates Liaison Office in Morocco
“Allow me to express my sincere appreciation for Your Majesty’s decision to establish full diplomatic, peaceful and friendly relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel,” President Herzog wrote.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Welcomes 60,000th Immigrant on Aliyah Flight to Israel
“Each and every Oleh brings a world of their own to Israel – culturally, ideologically and professionally as they strengthen the Jewish nation,”